Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher
Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8
Seewinkel
1998
Vintage
Varietal
Traminer
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2008-2066), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2066, with a drinking horizon to 2083.
The ‘98 Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8.
Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8 1998 is from Seewinkel, Austria.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher's 1998 Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese should offer apricot, honey, candied citrus and an aromatic floral note. Seewinkel fruit is expected to feel richly sweet yet lifted, with Traminer's perfume carried by bright acidity and a satiny texture. Its peak reaches 2066, within a drinking range lasting through 2083. The finish should be exceptionally persistent, layering stone fruit, honey and a delicate mineral impression.
The 1998 vintage
Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher's 1998 Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8 comes from Seewinkel, Austria.
About Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher
Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher's Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8 comes from Seewinkel, Austria.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Fruit-based dessert with honeyed quince
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Baked apple tart with cinnamon cream
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing also suits the wine's full body.
Frequently Asked
What is Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8 1998?
Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8 1998 is from Seewinkel, Austria.
When should Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8 1998 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2006-2083. Within that arc, the peak window is 2008-2066. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Nouvelle Vague Traminer Trockenbeerenauslese No. 8 1998?
Pair this wine with Fruit-based dessert with honeyed quince; Baked apple tart with cinnamon cream; or Aged Comté with quince paste.